Electrician
Location: London - Kensington Kensal Road
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Hourly rate: £19.01
Salary: Up to £42,012.10 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday–Friday)
Additional benefits: Company van & fuel card
About the role
We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team in Kensington Road. This is a practical, field-based role working primarily within tenanted properties, where you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems.
You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, compliant and fit for occupation, delivering reactive repairs, planned maintenance and supporting wider refurbishment programmes. With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding presence in the area, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team that is making a positive impact within the local community.
As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an individual who is proactive, dependable and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.
Electrical duties
- Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans
- Inspect, test and certify electrical installations to ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards
- Fault diagnosis and rectification of consumer units (fuse boxes)
- Installation of new electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans
- Carry out first fix electrical works, including full and partial rewires
- Install additional socket outlets, cabling and associated accessories as required
- Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and completion targets
- Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and residents, explaining the nature of works and expected outcomes
- Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy on completion of all tasks and fully comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments
- Always deliver a high standard of customer care
- Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales
Role criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – to include AM2
- City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)
- Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
- Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
- Previous domestic, social housing experience
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day – our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
- Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
- Family friendly policies
- Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
Requirements
- Entitlement to work within the UK (Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship)
- To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points
- All roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment
About Mears Group
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Contact
Vickie Rudge
Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
About Mears Group
Mears Group is a market-leading housing and care company that provides bespoke services to clients. The company provides and manages 11,000 homes for local and central Government and is responsible for keeping 750,000 social housing homes in the UK in good repair.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Mears Group.